Tesla has had Autopilot in their vehicles since 2014. And, their vehicles have had all the hardware they need for Full Self Driving since 2016. There was a further updated their vehicles with what they called Hardware 3.0 or HW3 in March of 2019. It was after that time that Tesla started using what is … Read more
The Infotainment System in your Tesla runs on a chip called an MCU – Media Control Unit. It is the heart behind the Infotainment features such as Audio & Music Gaming Entertainment Navigation The original MCU in older vehicles such as the original Model S and Model X can certainly do a lot of things, … Read more
Tesla is famous for limiting the options on their vehicles to reduce costs and increase production speeds. Most vehicles from Tesla, like the Model Y and the Model 3 only have two interior color options – black and white. The Model S and Model X right now (2021) have three interior color options – cream, … Read more
Elon Musk and the Tesla team are always up for a bit of fun. Given that the Model X was a car they spent years perfecting, they decided to add some fun Easter Eggs into the car. Once such Easter Egg was Xmas mode, sometimes called Celebration mode. What does Xmas Mode / Celebration Mode … Read more
Maybe you have heard of Tesla Dog Mode, it was made for pets. But Tesla Camp Mode is maybe a human version you might enjoy. Tesla Camp Mode was introduced back in December 2019 as a way to enjoy a night out camping in your Tesla vehicle. It might be hard to imagine, but with … Read more
You might have heard about Tesla Joe Mode or maybe you have seen it on the screen and wondered what it is. Tesla Joe Mode is not an option for Tesla owners to produce coffee in their Tesla vehicle. It’s an option to reduce the volume of chimes and sounds in the electric car. The … Read more
Tesla Boat Mode is not an official mode endorsed by Tesla! Instead it is a kind of insider joke by Tesla enthusiasts about a Teslas ability to float and not leak when driving through very high water. Unfortunately, a lot of people end up in such “high water” during floods or when fording rivers and … Read more
If you have a Tesla Key Fob (maybe you got it as a gift) that is no longer working, chances are you need a new battery. The signs of a dead battery in your key are that the door handle no longer presents when you approach your Tesla Model 3, Model Y or any other … Read more
Got a flat tire on your Tesla? If you have a Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S or Model X you might have been disappointed to learn that it does not come with a spare tire! Why Is There No Spare Tire in A Tesla? A lot of modern cars do not have a … Read more
Looking for the 12V outlet on your Tesla Model S. It’s easier to find than you think. Where is the 12V outlet on the Tesla Model S & X? The 12V outlet on the Tesla Model S and Model X is in the center console. It is on the back wall of the open part … Read more
